New York City Marriage Certificate & Apostille Services

NYC Clerk Authorization for Third-Party Retrieval of Extended Marriage Certificates

NY Notary Public Services provides professional retrieval of Extended New York City Marriage Certificates from all five boroughs: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, Bronx, and Staten Island.

Extended marriage certificates are commonly required for Apostille, Authentication, and international use, and may also be requested for certain U.S. legal, administrative, or real estate matters that require an official long-form record.

By handling the process through scheduled clerk appointments and in-house authorization, our service typically allows clients to obtain their marriage certificate faster than standard mail-in requests submitted directly to the Clerk, subject to appointment availability.

We handle the full process in-house, including authorization, retrieval, and coordination with Apostille services when needed.

New York City marriage certificates require additional certification before they can be Apostilled or used internationally. We handle the required New York City Clerk certification, including third-party authorization and document preparation, so your marriage certificate is properly certified before submission to the New York Department of State or foreign authorities.

What Is an Extended Marriage Certificate?

An Extended Marriage Certificate is the official long-form version issued by New York City. This version is required for:

• Apostille and international legalization
• Dual citizenship applications
• Foreign government registrations
• International legal and family matters
• Select U.S. legal, estate, and administrative purposes

Standard short-form certificates are not accepted for Apostille and are often insufficient for official use.

How the Process Works

Every request begins with a review to ensure the certificate request is prepared correctly and without delay.

• Step 1 — Submit Your Request: Email us to request marriage certificate retrieval. After review, we confirm availability, timing, and next steps.
• Step 2 — Authorization via Remote Online Notary (RON): To retrieve a marriage certificate, we must receive a signed authorization affidavit.

✔ Authorization is completed via Remote Online Notary
✔ Appointments are available worldwide
✔ No in-person visit is required
✔ Everything is handled securely and in-house

• Step 3 — Clerk Appointment & Retrieval: We attend a scheduled appointment with the New York City Clerk to obtain the Extended Marriage Certificate.
• Step 4 — Delivery: We provide a digital scan for your records and ship the certified hard copy to you.
• Step 5 — Apostille (If Required): If the certificate is being used internationally, Apostille services follow the standard Apostille timelines and pricing.

Clerk Appointments & Availability

Marriage certificate retrieval is dependent on New York City Clerk appointment availability.

• Appointments are limited
• We currently attend clerk appointments on a scheduled basis
• Availability is confirmed after review

Because appointment availability may change, we do not publish appointment calendars publicly. We confirm the next available option during the review process.

NYC Marriage Certificate for Apostille & International Use

If your marriage certificate will be used outside the United States, we can coordinate Apostille or Authentication services after retrieval. Processing timelines depend on the service level selected and are confirmed after document review.

New York City marriage certificates often require additional certification before they can be Apostilled or used internationally. We coordinate the required NYC certification steps so your document is properly prepared before submission to the New York Department of State or other authorities.

Depending on the destination country, your marriage certificate may require an Apostille (Hague Convention) or additional Embassy & Consulate Legalization (non-Hague). All international requests are reviewed individually to confirm eligibility and the correct processing path.

We also assist with certification and preparation for filing needs that may involve court or clerk handling when applicable. See Court & Clerk Certifications for related certification services.

Related: Apostille Services  |  Embassy & Consulate Legalization  |  Court & Clerk Certifications  |  FAQ

Shipping & Delivery Options

• Digital scan provided for your records
• Certified hard copy shipped upon completion
• Domestic shipping available within the United States
• International shipping available worldwide

Shipping options and delivery preferences are confirmed after review.

Important Notes & Requirements

• Marriage certificate retrieval requires authorization
• Authorization is completed via Remote Online Notary
• Requests must be reviewed before submission
• Do not mail documents unless instructed
• All timelines are confirmed after review

Getting Started

After review, we will:

• Confirm eligibility
• Provide pricing
• Schedule the Remote Online Notary appointment
• Confirm clerk appointment availability

International Clients: Authorization can be completed via Remote Online Notary from anywhere in the world. All business hours are based on New York (EST).